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Commission approves purchase of skid steer and demolition of Cooling Tower 3 for electric utility
Summary
The commission authorized a capital purchase of a skid steer with attachments and approved contracting Mueller Construction to demolish Cooling Tower 3; staff said both actions address operational efficiency and public-safety risks.
The Coffeyville City Commission on Tuesday approved a pair of electric-utility actions: a purchase of a skid steer loader with multiple attachments and a contract to demolish Cooling Tower 3 at the downtown steam plant site.
Chris Weiner, executive director of electric, said the skid steer is in the utility's capital improvement plan and will improve crews' ability to access tight easements and respond after storms. The purchase includes an 84-inch bucket, pallet forks, a pole pull claw, and an auger capable of digging up to 8-foot holes. Weiner said the machine will make work more efficient and reduce recurring rental costs; the request includes an extended warranty and about a $14,000 increase over the original CIP estimate, which staff said the CIP can absorb.
Commissioner Faulkner moved to approve Resolution R-25-94 to authorize the purchase; Vice Mayor Van Oster seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous aye vote from members present.
Weiner also sought approval to contract with Mueller Construction to demolish Cooling Tower 3, a deteriorating structure near the steam power plant that staff said has sheet metal falling off and presents a safety hazard. "If we don't move forward with that at some point we're going to be liable for a pretty tragic incident," Weiner said, urging removal to avoid potential injury from falling debris.
Vice Mayor Banister moved to approve Resolution R-25-95 to authorize the demolition contract; Mayor Maples seconded. The motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Staff said the cooling-tower site may be repurposed for storage or parking after demolition. Both purchases are part of the electric utility's capital program and were described as budgeted or within the city's CIP adjustments.
